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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
utes win doubtless receive your early exami.
nation and approval.
PUBLIC EXAMINER.
A Lucid Exposition of the Defects of
fs.EBE'-. the system,

A Lucid Exposition of the Defects of
the system.
] especially commend 10 your attention the
report OF the public examiner. His lucid
exposition OF the defects in our system OF
administering the public revenues should
command thoughtful study, with q view Of q
thorough revision OF the methods now In use.
Hrs suggestions aud Recommendations are too
yoluminous for rehabilitation here. Idesire,
however. TO call your attention especially. as
] have that OF your predecessors, to the loose,
Inconsistent and insecure methods which
prevail respecting the receipt aud disburse-
ment OF the public funds by county officials.
The receipts into the county treasures Of the
State for the year ending February, 1886 were
inexcess OF 50 900, 0O0 The present system
provides no checks whatever upon
their transactions covering this
vast sum. All vouchers and entries pertaining
10 the receipt OF these millions of the peoples
money are practically within the control of
athetreasnrer alone One would suppose that
statement Of this character would startle the
taxpayers of the State. bat 1t has been 70.
peated in this form and by the public examiner
from year to year, and receive no heed. This
state OF things 10 accountable for the occasional
defslcations Of county treasurers reported
from time to time, and is standing tempta.
ton to their frequent recurrence. The evil
dent remedy il suggested by the examiner,
that s.all recelpta for money should originate
In the auditors Office" thus providing an &C.
curate and effective check upon all transac.
tions Of the treasurer. venture to express
the hope that this session will not close with
out losislation necessary TO effect this reform.
STha recent rapid development OF the state
and the corresponding increase In the number
OF moneyed corporations, over which the ex-
aminef exercises supervision under the law,
hiss greatly added TO the duties Of his office.
The work he must now perform in connection
with the accounts OF county officers has in.
creased threefold since the Office was estsb-
iShed IN 1878. Our continued growth must
constantly add to the physical labor imposed
up0n him. He already finds It phystcal
1mposeibility Ito comply ~ with the
requirements of the law regulats
ing his duties, and asks for an increase In his
clerical assistance. 1t would be difneulttot
exagkersts the importance OF this service to
the public iAteTests. and It would be . mot
mistakenl economy . limit the expense Of is
maintensnee In manner to impair In thor
ough ef6cisncy. = &a3s e 2 cl,2'!!l& KS [5F
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
UNNECESSARY OFFICES.
The State Land Agent Declared to be
: Useless,


Useless.
Frequent examination IL necessary to pre-
vent the retention Of offices which have
ceased to be necessary or useful. judge the
office Of the state land agent to be now such an
one. 1t seems TO me also, that the preparation
and distribution Of authoritative documents,
books or circulars, regarding the advantages
Of Minnesota. hitherto done by board of i'm
migration and a secretary, can now be more
properly and economically placed In the charge
Of the secretary OF state.
Referring to the requirement that the state
shall make an enumeration Of its in.
hnbitants again in 1895, and to the fact
that the United States will now pay one half
the expense Of q cepsus taken at that time, IL
II contain the same matter taken in the same
manner as the federal census, recommend to
your consideration the suspen zion OF the an
nnal collection and publication OF agricultural
statistics, with the view to make in 1895 a
complete census which will furnish reliable
means for comparison, in all respects, with
that OF the United States IN 1900. Onr pnb
lished Statistics IRE becoming lees aud less
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
Steam Bo.iea inspection.

The report Of the board OF inspectors for
steam boilers and steam vessels, herewith
transmitted. exhibits q = result OF its work
aimee the passage OF the law creating the
board, the inspection OF rs steam vessels and
$3.50 steam boiler. of which latter 81 were
condemned and 8l5.. ordered to be repaired;
3s8 chief engineer licenses were Issued. 1,4s7
assistant and 8,S5S special. But one boiler
explosion IL reported, resulting In the loss Of
one life. The average loss Of life from snch
cause prior to the passage Of the law 10 stated
by the report to have been eight, thus clearly
demonstrating the utility Of the service. The
law peeds some amendment, the character of
which viii be suggested by the inspectors in =
future commln ication.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
500. 4O2, 500 5s1, $685.
totals. -. ....... ebe. 0b1. 900 62a. s7e. 7sO
RELIEF FOR HAIL-sToRM SUFFERERS.
Tho Terrible DevAseatton Wrought in
Marshall County.

On the twenty fourth day of July, 1886, a
hail storm of great violence passed through
Marshall county, totally destroying the crops
and greatly iDju,ing much other property.
ever an area OF many square miles, and there
by reducing almost to destitution about two
hundred families. The sufferers appealed to
me for aid through the county authorities.
There was nsS IDd at my command from
which relief could be afordt d In such cases,
but conference with the ma, ors Of St. Paul
and Minneapolis with reference to the emer-
gency resulted in an advance Of $1,000 from
each Of those two cities for the purpose of
such relief. A committee was sent to the
desolated district to ascertain and report re.
epectipg the condition and necessities of each
individual victim Of the storm, aud upon the
basis Of that report supplies of feed, bread
stuffs and provisions were purchased and dis
tributed through local committee according to
the necessities Of each case. Feed for stock
was furnished to enable parties to plow go
much of their land as would probably grow
crops sufficient for their support another year,
and provisions given each family in suca lin
tied quantities as seemed to be absolutely re-
qnired. But for this timely aid many Of these
sufferer would have been compelled to aban-
don their bones. OF the SIC, 900 advanced as
Indicated have expended -, 20. o. ap-
pears in detail In statement herewith sub
mitted. Still further provision must be made
1Ot tneee peoPe " CSlIy theW aloDB uhtu they
csb realize upon smother crop. They will re-.
quire seed for the land they have plowed, and
provisions for tho subsistence OF their fam
lies. ] recommend an appropriation sufficient
TO supply these wants and TO reimburse the
cities OF St. Paul and Minneapolis for the
amount advanced Is above stated. .,s
was also appealed to for aid at later date
by citizens of Swift and Polk counties, who
suffered from similar visitation. Ny re-
spence was An assurance that would present
the matter 70 this Legislature, with recon-
mendatiOn that their necessities receive such
favorable consideration as may BE- accorded In
the case Of the Marshall county sufferers.
The facts In these cases as they will be pre-
scented 10 you will appeal strongly to your
sympathy, and ask for them your prompt
consideration. and such generous action in the
way Of relief for these stricken people as their
uDdoubted neceesitiee should command.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
OUR STATE ABROAD.
Minnesota at the Worlds Exposition at
8E- New Orleans,

{hEl New Orlean9s
transmit herewith communication from
Oliver Gibbs. Or. state commissioner at the
Worlds Exposition In 1885, respecting his
his report OF our state collective and
collateral com pet:tlve exhibits IN the cxposi
ton. As is generally known,
Minnesota presented most COM
plete and comprehensive collec.
tive exhibit Of her products, arts. industries,
aud resources at the exposition. and In the
competitive departments received the highest
awards for her display Of dairy products lin.
Gliding tho grand aweepstakes for the best
butter made in the worldly wheat, corn, -four,
frnit, seeds, amber cane sugar, poultry, ETC.,
and 1.-THE grand diploma of honor for hee edu.
cahopal exhibit, The commissioner was Ia.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
Fish CONTAMINATION.

The fish commission have distributed g.
8l3,147 ash and ID, 100. 900 eggs IN the waters
OF the state during the past two years. These
include the most desirable species Of food
fishes adapted to our lakes and streams. The
work OF the commission has been prosecuted
with results Of = highly satisfactory charac-
ter. -,.....-.--.---
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
Insurance Statistics.

The report Of the insurance commissioner
gives valuable Information and contains many
practical suggestions respecting the insurance
gate in 1885 was: Risks written, $s0a, s29, 1874 |;
premiums received, 81. &c, 3ls 10; losses paid,
s., zoe. SS7 30. The companies paid in taxes
and fees to the state. 81, 705. rs in 1885, and
SIS, Os9 81 in 1885, m
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
VARIOUS OFFICIALS.
The Attorney General Makes Important
Suggestions. VAS 81 .g>

Suggestions. -s
u The attorney general makes several import
mt observation-disclosures respecting amendments
to existing statutes. would particularly call
your attention TO his reference to sec. is, title
/, OF chsp. "a Of the General Statutes, and 70 4
ing the same This section relates to the
mode and manner by which railroad tompany
may acquire its right Of way through lands be
longing to the state. In the case OF the
Northern Pacific Railway company
N. the University Of Minnesota,
IL was held by the court that
town lots belonging TO or held In trust for the
state university. but not set apart or occupied
for public purposes, might be acquired by
condensation proceedings as in the case Of
5lAnde Of private persons or corporations. In
this connection the attorney general remarks:
ssIn yiaw Of the fact that the property Of the
university 10 the properly Of the stale, and
consequently c5nld not be taken without e1-
press legislative authority, and ia view OF the
fact shat In the clause found In sec. Is supra,
there IL nothing limiting the right to take the
class Of property referred 10, 70 property not
devoted 10 public use. this decision would
seem TO place all the lands OF the state, how.
ever occupied, ct the mercy Of any railroad
enterprise passing near the same" This
statement Of the attorney general will be sui.
hcient to irdIcate to you the importance Of SO
amending the statute that It may by explicit
language, be limited 70 the lands granted BY
congress to the state 70 endow the university,
for the benefit OF schools, for purposes OF In
fernalimproyement aud lands Of that charac.
Ter.
II With the object Of forcing the old lsad grant
51ailrosd companies, whose roads have been
sold, bat which kept mp their organizations
for tho sole purpose Of holding their lands ex-
emrt from taxation, to dispose OF such lands
and tins place them In the tax lists, the At
toraey general commenced proceedings against
i've " these companies In the supreme court
to forfeit their charters. 10 two OF these cases
sach . conveyance OF the lands was made by
agreement ss destroyed their immunity from
TAXATION. One case was decided adversely 10
the state, but the Others have very recently
been adjudged 10 IT. favor. This action will
result In large additions to the tax lists Of
several Of the counties OF the state, and in a
more equitable distribution or the burdens OF
taxation. The attorney general has success-
fully prosecuted . claim for an increase Of
taxes due from the Northern Pacific Railway
company. which under tho judgment Of The
court will add $40, 154 SO TO tho revenues Of
the state for the current year mall these
proceedings the attorney general has mani.
Tested that industry, energy and ability that
has peculiarly s,gUslized the administration Of
his department throughout the term Of his in
cumbcncy Of the office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
Historical society.

The report Of the secretary Of the State
Historical society shows for the organization
gratifying condition Of prosperity. Its H.
brary now numbers 1915 volumes, and Its
collection Of historical and archaeological rel.
ics have received large and valu able sccessions
during the past two years. The interesting
details Of the report will repay perusal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07
LOGS and Lumber.
Get Logs Scalei

The several surveyors general report the
following statistics respecting the lumber in
terests Of the etate: " , -. .n -,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07

state Dairy Commission. 81,
The dairy interests Of the state were at one
time threatened with irreparable Injury blythe
competition Of oleagineous products which
were bcip2 generally introduced into our
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-07

cauee for much Of the complalnt
,ha, had existed among farmers and country
Shippers, of Irregularities and abuses respect
lug the disposition Of their property. Minne-
sofa grades of wheat are now the recognized
standard In eastern and European markets.
and the integrity OF our state inspection COM
mands the full confidence Of the trade. In
doubtedly the adoption Of this system has
added appreciably TO the market value OF on,
wheat and resulted in 20 liziDg much more to
under the old order of things. The grades
and rules Of inspection as first established
proved 80 satisfactory that any change in
them was generally objected to by farmers and
dealers at the commencement Of the present
crop year.
Some amendments to the law correcting i'm
projections, widening its scope and extending
tho supervisionof the commissioners to coun
try elevators and warehouses arc recon-
mended by the board.
The successful results achieved under tho
railroad and warehouse laws have been 80
largely due to the ability, industry and apti-
tude for their work OF the commissioners,
that feel they have earned the thanks Of tho
people OF the state. They have secured con-
than have ever been accorded any state rail
road commission in the country and they
have inangurated system of state grain in
spection which ID being quoted and copied us
model In some Of the Older sta es
There are now In operation 1000 miles Of
railroad In the state, an Increase OF T3S meg
In two years. Cost per milo, as reported, $780,
IA 81.
The earnings OF these roads were az follows:
1885. 1886.
Grofs. ,6l7,lO0 II scr, 102, $40 81
Net........ l1.45e, &c. Us l9,0Gs,05a So
Taxes paid TO
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No Translation Was Needed,

As William bent over her fair face he
whispered: Darling, ii should ask you in
French if might kiss you, what would you
answer?"
She, summing up her scanty knowledge Of
the French, "Billet doux. ~ Lynchburg Vir-
pinian
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a Dopbly Ohsery.pt Younrster,

A Calumet avenue boy, age 8, is unusually
bright and observing. The other day his
father said to him, after the little fellow had
furnished an instance Of his acuteness:
"Nothing escapes your eagle eye, Harold.
eNo, nor my eagle ear, either" replied thu
lad.-Chicago Tribune,
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A Biz yya.h . chri.t,.n Dutv.

"John," said Mott street Sunday school
teacher, do you know what cleanliness i
next to godliness meansw
"Yep,n responded John, tit means Mclean
man putec OH clean shit evly day. New
York Sun.
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Something Fr,yoluus fer q Chaase.

Something Frivolous fer n Change.
Intellectual Young Lady-Have you any
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such book.
Young Lady (weariedly)-I was in hopes I
could find it here. have just come from a
meeting of our Browning club, and l want
some light reading for recreation. Chicago
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Gus-Aw-er-yes, Cholly is-er-chawm-
ing fellah, but he is SO awfully defawmed,
y'know.
| Willie-Poor fellah What's the mattah
| with him?
Gus-Why-er-aw-y'k his mouth is
SO awfully small-er-he cawn't get his lips
over the-er-head Of his cane!-Life.
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Young America.

A Boston mother was putting her little ono
to bed, and said:
~ think, Flossie, you are old enough to
learn OH evening prayer. I'm going to say
it for you, and you will repeat it after me-"
"Yeth'm, !" isped the little one.
"Well, we'll begin. Are you readyg"
"Yeth'm. Let 'er go, Gallagher!'- Boston
Courier.
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All the Symptoms.

Where Some Grown Up Children Keep It.
"Oh, feel so bad, "said a Hartford 6-year-
old. II guess it must be my conscience"
"Why, my DEAR" queried his mother, 'syou
haven't been telling any wrong stories, have
you?'
"Oh, dear, no. But did eat too much din
ner and my conscience aches right here"
pressing hard on the most painful spot child
hood carries.-Hartford Post.
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EMMITSBURG RAILROAD.
MONO CACY VALLEY RAIL ROAD.

PASSENGER CoACu LEAVE MEcuANICsTowN
For %l1.1O a. m.
Catoctin Furnaces *"1.lO p. m.
Arrive 1l.30 a. m.
Catoctn Furnaces 730 p. III.
Passenger Coach Leave Catoctin Furnaces
For $50 Il. m
Mcchancstown 3.lj p. m.
Arrive 1880 II. m.
Mechancstown I f} 80 p. m.
Train marked thus ~ leaves upon arrival OF
10.j2 n. m, w. NJ. train from Baltimore,
Train marked thus (%*l leaves upon arrival
Of G.15 p. III. W M. train from Baltimore.
Trains marked thus (D Connects with 8. 0S
a. IN, w. NJ train for Baltimore.
Train marked thus (ff, connects with 3,49
p. IN. w. VI. train for Baltimore
All trains will stop at the FLAG STATION, at
"MEasNEK'S.
Local Freight will be transferred between
the two points on these trains
s. SCIILEY, l.. II. WAESCIIE,
PREs'T GEN'L MANAGER.
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Church Directory.

Reformed Churcl,-Rev. A. BStoner, pas
tor. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening"
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church--Rcv. W. c. Wire, pas
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ. and 6.m 7.
n. Sunday School, 2. p, NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS 7. M.
Moravian Church, (Mcchanicsowm Rev.
&C. JUS, Pastor Preaching every sun
day, aid knating morning and evening"
Prayer Meeting every Friday evening sun
day School 8 o'clock; a. N.
Moraylan Church liraccham) Rev. c. {.
Lanias, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
Prayer Meeting every cpcsday evening.
United Brethren ChurcK-Mhc Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday.
Sunday School : j, NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening.
Regular Services by appointment from the
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev. .,
selt, Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 10 A. VI. Sunday School A. NJ
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at
p. ii.
United Brethren Church-Rcv &. J.
kouAabu-A Pastor. Services every alternate
sunday al 3 p. m. Sunday School every
>untay a; p m. Prayer .Nrctin" every
Thursday evening at : p, m.
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HENRY G. RADCIFF,
<a ,DnyfstglI ST.,
V1.Isgpi. LIBERTY MD. -,

WILL VISIT TIE FOLLOWING PLACES EVERY
eSs- MONTH As MENTIONED BELOW: 81
LEWISTON N--Thc first Tuesday in each
month at Mrs. Oliver Xmmcrmans.
MECIIANICSTOWN N-Thc following,
"Wednesday, at the "Millcr' House.
WOODSBORO'--Thc following Thursday,
at James NJ. Smiths Hotel.
DOUBLE PIPE CREEK-Thc third
Wednesday, at V. Morningstars Hotel
UNIONTOW WN-Thc following Thursday,
II, Mr. J. f. Davis residence.
UNION BRIDGE-Thc following Friday,
at J. Rcislcr's Hotel.
With an experience of twelve years, l
feel confident of giving abstraction.
Moderate prices for filing and putting up
teeth.